Anemometer Metek

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Summary

Type	Anemometer
Vendor	Metek
Model	Metek uSonic-3 Scientific {formerly: USA-1} ultrasonic anemometer
S/N	0118010194
CORIOLIX ID	anemom010194
Inventory ID
Data ID
Class	Atmospheric
Location	Tech Stores
Native Sample Rate	10.0 Hz
UDP Port(s)	53145 None
Enabled	False

General Description

Metek Ultrasonic Anemometer uSonic-3 omni HD, RS422

Data Collection Specs

Native Data Feed At The Sensor

Signal Type

Digital

Communication Type

RS-422

Serial Details

Baud Rate	9600
Parity	N
Stop Bits	1
Byte Size	7
Timeout (s)	300.0
Polled Start Commands
Polled Serial Commands

Ethernet Details

MAC Address
IP Address	10.3.0.145
Protocol	udp

Source File Details

Path
Filename

Native Data Format

Native Data Description

Sample data line: anemom098639 wind_metek_fwdmast 2022-11-11T00:00:00.1486Z H:x = -391 y = -232 z = 71 t = -581 dq= 100 ***** Field Descriptions: Coriolix Sensor ID, LDS Logger ID, LDS Time Stamp [UTC], M = standard measurement (ambient temp > 5.5 C) H = internal heater on (ambient temp < 4.5 C), X wind component [cm/s], Y wind component [cm/s], Z wind component [cm/s], Acoustic temperature [C] -581 = -5.81C, 1302 = 13.02C Data quality (%)

Native Data Type

text

Start of Message Characters

End of Message Characters

Number of Fields to Trim

Sample Data Message

M:x = -511 y = -436 z = 93 t = 1302 dq= 100

Message Parser Format

['^(?P<measurementmode_unitless>\w):x\s+=\s+(?P<windx_cmpers>\-?\d+)\s+y\s+=\s+(?P<windy_cmpers>\-?\d+)\s+z\s+=\s+(?P<windz_cmpers>\-?\d+)\s+t\s+=\s+(?P<acoustictemperature_degreesc>\-?\d+)\s+dq=\s+(?P<dataquality_percent>\d+)$']

Data/Message ID

Data Processing

Data Processing Script

Metek

Data Rates

Native Sample Rate

10.0 Hz

Shipboard Network Packet Rate

10.0 Hz

Ship to Shore Rate

10.0 Hz

Data Storage & Access

Raw Data Ethernet Distribution

IP Address	10.3.0.255
Port	53145
Packet Size	None

Transformed Data Ethernet Distribution

IP Address
Port	None

OpenRVDAS Logger Mode

file/db

EEZ Logger Mode

off

InfluxDB Port

None

Archive to Database

True

Transmit Real-time Data to Shore

False

Time Source

Source

local_time_server

Parameters

Long Name	Short Name	Units	Diagnostic
Acoustic Temperature	acoustic_temperature	degrees_C	True
Data Quality	data_quality	%	True
Measurement Mode	measurement_mode	unitless	True
Relative Wind Direction	relative_wind_direction	degrees	False
Relative Wind Speed	relative_wind_speed	cm/s	False
True Wind Direction	true_wind_direction	degrees_true	False
True Wind Speed	true_wind_speed	cm/s	False
Wind Component X	wind_x	cm/s	False
Wind Component Y	wind_y	cm/s	False
Wind Component Z	wind_z	cm/s	False

Physical Sensor Specs

Operating Limits
Input Power	12.0 - 36.0 V DC
Ideal Power	None V DC
Operating Current	None - None mA @ None V DC
Analog Output	None - None
Operating Flow Rate	None - None ml s-1
Ideal Flow Rate	None ml s-1
Operating Depth	None - None m
Operating Temperature	-40 - 60 degree_C
Lamp Life	None days
Response Time	None seconds
Additional Time Offset	None seconds
Physical Status
Current Location	on vessel
Current Status	not in use
Physical Condition	excellent
Physical Configuration
Software Version
Software Configuration
Data Acquisition Device ID
Communication Type at the Data Acquisition Device
Data Acquisition Device Serial Port
Data Acquisition Device Analog/Digital Port(s)
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Unit/Device IDs
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Function Codes
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Registers
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Retransmit UDP Ports
Sensor Use Level
Enabled	False
Vessel Installation Location
Vessel	sikuliaq
Vessel Location	Tech Stores
Location Coordinates (meters)	50.345, 2.91765, -14.94
Sensor Orientation	vertical up
Height Above Waterline (meters)	14.79
Zero Line Reference (degrees from bow)	0.0
Receives Filtered Water	False

Maintenance & Support

Sensor Log

Date (UTC)	Submitter	Event Type	Details
Apr 17 2026 22:56:51	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	plot_ids_combination changed from [] to [B]
Apr 17 2026 22:56:51	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	plot_ids_group changed from [B] to []
Apr 17 2026 22:56:17	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	plot_ids_group changed from [] to [B]
Apr 17 2026 22:56:06	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	plot_ids_combination changed from [] to [A]
Apr 17 2026 22:55:07	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	plot_ids_group changed from [] to [C]
Apr 17 2026 22:54:58	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	plot_ids_group changed from [] to [B]
Apr 17 2026 21:20:04	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	last_cal_date changed from [2025-01-15 00:00:00+00:00] to [2025-01-15]
Apr 17 2026 21:20:04	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	acquire_date changed from [2025-01-15 00:00:00+00:00] to [2025-01-15]
Apr 17 2026 21:20:04	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	processing_script changed from [NoTransformation] to [Metek]
Apr 13 2026 19:49:16	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	data_fieldname changed from [value] to []
Apr 13 2026 19:49:16	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	convention changed from [] to [from which]
Apr 13 2026 19:49:06	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	data_fieldname changed from [value] to []
Apr 13 2026 19:49:06	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	convention changed from [] to [from which]
Apr 07 2026 18:05:17	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	display_format changed from [4.1f] to []
Apr 07 2026 18:05:17	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	data_fieldname changed from [value] to []
Apr 07 2026 18:05:17	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	processing_symbol changed from [true_speed] to []
Apr 07 2026 18:05:17	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	send_to_samos changed from [False] to [True]
Apr 07 2026 18:05:10	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	display_format changed from [4.1f] to []
Apr 07 2026 18:05:10	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	data_fieldname changed from [value] to []
Apr 07 2026 18:05:10	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	processing_symbol changed from [true_direction] to []
Apr 07 2026 18:05:10	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	send_to_samos changed from [False] to [True]
Apr 07 2026 18:05:04	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	display_format changed from [4.1f] to []
Apr 07 2026 18:05:04	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	data_fieldname changed from [value] to []
Apr 07 2026 18:05:04	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	processing_symbol changed from [relative_wind_direction] to []
Apr 07 2026 18:05:04	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	send_to_samos changed from [False] to [True]
Apr 07 2026 18:04:58	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	display_format changed from [4.1f] to []
Apr 07 2026 18:04:58	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	data_fieldname changed from [value] to []
Apr 07 2026 18:04:58	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	processing_symbol changed from [relative_wind_speed] to []
Apr 07 2026 18:04:58	Nahorniak, Jasmine	parameter specs update	send_to_samos changed from [False] to [True]
Oct 31 2025 16:29:43	Hilburn, Mackenzie	sensor specs update	height_above_waterline changed from [4.1299] to [14.79]
Oct 31 2025 16:29:43	Hilburn, Mackenzie	sensor specs update	location_coords changed from [40.0967, 1.0034, -4.2823] to [50.345, 2.91765, -14.94]
Oct 27 2025 14:44:27	Hilburn, Mackenzie	sensor specs update	height_above_waterline changed from [-4.1299] to [4.1299]
Oct 27 2025 00:52:30	Hilburn, Mackenzie	sensor specs update	height_above_waterline changed from [14.7] to [-4.1299]
Oct 27 2025 00:52:30	Hilburn, Mackenzie	sensor specs update	location_coords changed from [] to [40.0967, 1.0034, -4.2823]
Jun 14 2025 16:56:45	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	last_cal_date changed from [2021-10-28 00:00:00+00:00] to [2025-01-15 00:00:00+00:00]
Jun 14 2025 16:53:04	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	location_text changed from [Forward Mast] to [Tech Stores]
Jun 14 2025 16:52:30	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	use_level changed from [primary] to []
Jun 14 2025 16:52:30	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	enabled changed from [True] to [False]
Jun 14 2025 16:52:30	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	configuration changed from [Mounted on fwd met m ... umming March 1 2025.] to []
Jun 14 2025 16:52:30	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	current_status changed from [in use] to [not in use]
Jun 14 2025 16:52:30	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	current_location changed from [installed] to [on vessel]
Jun 14 2025 16:52:30	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	acquire_date changed from [None] to [2025-01-15 00:00:00+00:00]
Jun 14 2025 16:52:30	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	purchase_date changed from [2021-10-28 00:00:00+00:00] to [None]
Jun 14 2025 16:52:30	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	sensor_name changed from [Anemometer Metek_8639] to [Anemometer Metek_0194]
Jun 14 2025 16:48:05	Greto, Carmen	new sensor	Copied sensor metadata from anemom098639 with modified serial number 0118010194.

Calibration & Maintenance

Frequency	Last Completed	Next Due
Maintenance A:

Maintenance B:

Maintenance C:

Calibration
	Jan 15 2025
Recommended Replacement

Warranty

Calibration Files

Date	Version	Author	Type	Document	Access

User Guides & Documents

Date	Version	Author	Type	Document	Access
Oct 26 2025		Mackenzie Hilburn	sensor_image	Anemometer Metek_0194

Ownership

Quantity	Value
Owner	UAF
Responsible Party	UAF Marine Technicians
Inventory ID
Purchase Date
Acquire Date	Jan 15 2025
Acquire Condition	excellent
End/Lost Ownership Date

Vendor Support

Support Type	Details
Company	Metek
Website	metek.de
Phone	Tel +49 (0)4121 4359-0
Email	info@metek.de
Shipping	METEK Meteorologische Messtechnik GmbH Fritz-Straßmann-Str. 4 25337 Elmshorn Germany

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